Mar 26, 2013 | Urban Planning
For the PIA Congress 2013. If viewing this post via smart phone please click on the heading or ‘Continue reading’ below for access to the presentation information sheet. The below information sheet highlights key findings from the six initiatives as part...
Mar 6, 2013 | Urban Planning
Everyday I walk past a small space on the corner of two busy roads in the heart of Surry Hills, Sydney. In the past, the space had been void of activity or amenity and lacked any reason to stay longer than merely walking through it between destinations. However in the...
Feb 24, 2013 | Festivals, Photography, Urban Trends
Here’s a quick snapshot of events and activites around Australia from the weekend (23-24/02/2013) including the Fringe Festival in Adelaide, the Perth Festival in Perth, White Night in Melbourne, Games Night in Brisbane, food trucks in Hobart and some great...
Feb 19, 2013 | Popup, Tactical Urbanism, Urban Planning, Video
Watch a quick video snapshot of Chair Bombing at Green Square, Sydney. The initiative was 1 of 6 activations delivered as part of the City of Sydney’s Interim Social Activations Program 2012. Another initiative, Popup Ping Pong, aimed to test park design,...
Feb 4, 2013 | Architecture, Economic Development, Sustainability, Urban Planning
By guest contributor Cameron Heggie, Acoustic Consultant, Arup A new type of learning has landed in Redfern, Sydney. The Martian Embassy, a place for children, many of them underprivileged, is a great place to learn outside school hours. The space aims to ignite...